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Special Marine Warning issued September 10 at 8:35PM EDT until September 10
Affecting Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms
In effect until: Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 AM
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms
Likely impact; effects through 1:00 AM.
Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
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SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 835 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm southeast of S Tower, moving west at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™